At Nexus Blue Innovation, we are pioneers in the seafood industry, driven by a passion for innovation and a deep respect for our heritage.
WHO WE ARE
Amy Jones and Dom Talley co-founded Nexus Blue Innovation, leveraging Amy’s business leadership expertise with Dom’s innovative ‘Deep Set Fishing Technology.’ Their complementary skills drive forward their vision for a sustainable and prosperous seafood industry.
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Amy Jones
Amy Jones, a seasoned businesswoman and consultant, boasts a diverse background across industries, from global ventures with Tony Robbins to executive positions in New Zealand’s dairy, fishing, and construction sectors. As an inaugural board member of key industry networks, including First Mate NZ and the food and fibre council of NZ. Hailing from a proud West Coast fishing family in Greymouth, Amy's work ethic was instilled from an early age. Amy is passionate about creating innovative, long term solutions for the seafood industry in NZ and believes with the right collaboration we could pilot initiatives to take sustainable innovative solutions to the world stage.
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Dom Talley
Dom Talley is the founder of Advanced Conservation Solutions (ACS) and a practicing fisherman as the skipper of the FV Mako. His groundbreaking ‘Deep Set Fishing Technology’ is a game-changer for sustainable fishing practices. This pioneering system combines an underwater camera, advanced species recognition software, and real-time data transmission to enable more selective and responsible fishing methods. The technology allows fishermen to make informed decisions, reducing bycatch and discards. Shorter tows also mean less contact with the seafloor, which is another sustainability goal.
This pioneering system combines an underwater camera, advanced species recognition software, and real-time data transmission to enable more selective fishing methods.
OUR VISION
At Nexus Blue Innovation, we are pioneers in the seafood industry, driven by a passion for innovation and a deep respect for our heritage. Rooted in generations of family fishing traditions, we honour the past while boldly reimagining the future of our sector.
Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and AI enables us to address the challenges facing our industry head-on. By leveraging our complementary strengths, we aim to lead transformative change that ensures the long-term viability and success of family-centred regional businesses. Collaboration is at the heart of our vision. Together with scientific research partners, government bodies, Iwi, and like-minded companies, we are embracing innovation to secure a sustainable future. The seafood industry faces an ageing workforce and struggles to attract younger generations. Through technology, education, and opportunity, we are working to inspire and empower the next wave of leaders in this field.
A key milestone in our journey is the development of pilot software that tracks fish species and behaviour underwater. This initiative has the potential to position New Zealand as a global hub for technological innovation in sustainable fishing, offering a replicable model for the world.
Founded by Amy Jones and Dom Talley, Nexus Blue brings together unique expertise to reshape the seafood sector. Amy, an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in sustainability across New Zealand’s dairy, fishing, and construction industries, champions our mission with a focus on innovation and leadership. Dom, a practising fisherman and founder of Advanced Conservation Solutions, contributes groundbreaking technologies such as the ‘Deep Set Fishing Technology,’ designed to advance sustainable practices.
Together, Amy and Dom are forging a pathway for a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable seafood industry—one that honours tradition, embraces progress, and thrives for generations to come.
Contact us.
Amy Jones
+64 27 696 7936
Dom Talley
+64 21 025 25467